Information on Current International Infectious Disease Situation

This information is put together for you by the Infection Control Department at Bumrungrad International Hospital in accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Ministry of Public Health in Thailand.

2. National Situation(Ref:Department of Disease Control Ministry of Public Health)

Influenza A (H1N1, H3N2)/ B

Reported case From Jan 1, 2019 to Apr 22, 2019 : 140,650 cases with 9 deaths. The highest incidence rate were found in age groups 7-9, 10-14 and 25-34 years old respectively.

Top 5 Province

1. Bangkok 2. Chiangmai

3. Rayong 4. NakhonPathom

5. Chanthaburi

Department of Disease Control expects more people with influenza. Advise parents to take care of young children closely.

Hand foot mouth

Reported case From Jan 1, 2019 to Apr 21, 2019 : 9,827 cases .

Top 5 Provinces

1. SuratThani 2. Chiangmai

3. Prachaubkirikan 4. Chumphon

5. Songkla.

The Department of Disease Control advises parents to take care of their children closely. The tendency is to find children with EV 71 increase, emphasized if the fever. Clear water Hurry to see the doctor and cleaning equipment.